Abstract: A sand channel trenching and pipe laying apparatus for attachment to a tractor or other motor driven vehicle has an elongated frame with a turf precutter assembly which includes both a pair of vertical cutting blades and horizontal blades for removing a strip of turf. Channel excavation apparatus for digging a pipe channel is operably mounted to the frame. A pipe dispenser for laying and positioning pipe in the pipe channel is secured to a subframe mounted on a rearward portion of the frame. A sand funnel for funneling and directing sand into the pipe channel is operably linked to a sand hopper and is mounted on the same subframe as the pipe layer. A ball valve and hose attachment device provide a controlled flow of water in the sand hopper allowing for liquification of the sand in the sand hopper forcing the sand to flow through the sand funnel into the pipe channel.

Abstract: A pipe plugging apparatus for use stopping the flow of water or other fluids in a pipe during pipe repair and construction, comprising a hand-held pump, the hand-held pump has a hand activated screw element for moving a piston for pushing water or other fluids within the pump. The hand-held pump has a cylindrical housing with an adjustable pressure relief knob at a first end and a filler intake port and an air bleeder valve positioned at a second end. The cylindrical housing includes a check valve and an aperture at the second end adapted for securing an intrusion tube connector. An intrusion tube with a connector check valve secured on a first end is secured to the hand-operated pump. One or more intrusion tubes may be linked together and provided either empty or fluid pre-filled. A water inflatable balloon is secured to a second end of the intrusion tube by a ribbed connector element.

Abstract: A motorized wheelbarrow comprising a frame having a pair of handles with each handle having a proximal and a distal end and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of handles by a frame element and a rear set of wheels is secured to the proximal ends of the pair of handles by a frame element. A mounting element is secured to the frame for supporting a drive engine. A drive mechanism including a chain and a sprocket is operably linked to a toothed wheel and to the drive engine. The toothed wheel includes an internal brake drum and internal brake shoes. A centrifugal clutch for engagement with the drive mechanism is operably engaged to a throttle mechanism and to the drive engine, and a load bucket is mounted to the frame.

Abstract: A mixing apparatus, comprising, a frame, a pair of handles secured to the frame with each handle having a proximal and a distal end thereto and a pair of downwardly depending support elements. A first wheel is secured to the distal ends of the pair of handles by frame elements and a rear set of wheels are secured to the proximal ends of the pair of handles by frame elements. A mounting element is secured to the frame for supporting a drive engine. A drive chain mechanism is linked to a toothed wheel and to the drive engine, the toothed wheel having an internal brake drum and internal brake shoes. The internal brake drum and internal brake shoes are connected to a brake cable having a tension reduction cam for tension reduction. A centrifugal clutch for engagement with the drive mechanism is linked to a throttle operably engaged to the to the drive engine.

Abstract: A packing and loading system, for securing cargo and articles placed in a vehicular compartment, comprising an inflatable bladder element having a top side and a bottom side, and a front end and a rear end. The inflatable bladder element is configured to fit within a vehicular compartment. A valve is positioned on the top side of the inflatable bladder element. The valve permits air under pressure to be supplied to, or released from, the inflatable bladder element, whereby the inflatable bladder element is inflated or deflated. A portable air pressure control system for controlling the air pressure within the inflatable bladder element is operably coupled to an air source and to the inflatable bladder element. A web element comprised of a plurality of straps attached to each other to form a lattice is secured to the inflatable bladder element by a plurality of fasteners. The web element having a plurality of end locks, one end lock is secured to each of a selected group of straps.

Abstract: A portable sand pillow for resting or supporting a body part of a user, comprising, a support member with a top side and a bottom side, a front end and a rear end. The support member having an inner cavity for holding and securing sand in a desired configuration therein. An aperture with matching hook and loop fastening elements secured around the perimeter allows for opening and closing the support member and sealing the inner cavity. The aperture being adapted to allow the inner cavity to be filled with sand and to retain the sand within the inner cavity. An upper support element is secured to the upper surface of the support member for supporting and cushioning a body part of the user, and a pair of end elements are secured to the support element, one of the pair of end elements being secured to the front end of the support element and the other being secured to the rear end of the support element.

Abstract: A fastening device for fastening skateboard trucks to a skateboard, or other articles and components to one another includes a threaded hexagonal body element having a planar upper surface and a planar lower surface. The threaded hexagonal body element body element includes a threaded receiving aperture for receiving a bolt or screw. An enlarged hemispherical head with a circular surface is mounted on or formed integrally with the threaded hexagonal body element on the planar upper surface. The enlarged hemispherical head has a hexagonal aperture in a central polar region thereof being adapted to receive and secure a hexagonally configured tool therein.

Abstract: A wind wheel apparatus for the generation of electrical energy including a support tower, a platform mounted on the support tower and a wind wheel positioned on the platform substantially off-set from a central axis of the support tower so that the wind wheel is automatically positioned to face into a wind stream. The wind wheel has an outer housing having an outer wall and an inner wall enclosing a plurality of bearings. A geared flange having an outer rim and an inner rim is secured to the outer housing. The outer rim of the geared flange is secured on one side to the inner wall of the outer housing and is in moveable contact with the plurality of bearings. The geared flange has a plurality of gear teeth operably positioned therein. A central hub has a propeller operably secured to it for engagement with the inner rim of the geared flange. The geared flange is rotatable within the outer housing.

Abstract: A method to accurately create a multi-image mark-making tool so as to simulate digitally the rendering of a printed articulation, stroke, or mark of a donor natural medium used in graphic arts, such paints, pencils, erasers, or other implements. Using a computer or other hardware the method provides a digital representation of multiple-image elements to simulate an implement tip, receptor grain and variable grain penetration, and smooth and continuous brush stroke without visible artifacts. The method allows for isolating a plurality of image elements, masking the image elements, creating a grid of image elements to function as an index of an array of the image elements, creating a file of such image elements for the purpose of accurately simulating brushes and other donor-receptor articulations common to natural media, and for rendering a brush stroke in multiple-images to accurately simulate digitally paint brushes and other implements.

Abstract: A method for trapping, separating, manipulating and controlling particles and molecules of biological origin is disclosed. The method comprises containing the particles or molecules of biological origin in a vacuum, projecting a beam of light onto the particles, inducing the beam of light to impart a spinning motion to the particles, inducing the beam of light to impart a dipole moment to the particles, generating a field density gradient in the vacuum, trapping the particles in the team of light, concentrating the particles at a focal plane of the beam, and, then manipulating the particles by a second beam of light. Particles are caused to spin and interact with the energy gradient of the beam of light, causing them to orbit in a controlled manner. The particles and molecules of biological origin include bacteria, viruses, cells, organelles, chromosomes, and the like.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the a valve by a coded electromagnetic signal comprises a saddle assembly for installation on a valve. The saddle assembly includes an aperture allowing for placement over a valve stem and a valve saddle having two arm elements which are secured to a saddle plate and extend around the valve. A drive drum is secured to the saddle assembly and includes a drive drum tube. Drive plates are secured to the drive drum tube and are separated by drive drum alignment spacers. Drive plate drive channels guide a non-stationary post attached to plurality of drive springs secured to an upper and a lower stationary guide plate. A plurality of stationary guide plates includes an aperture through which a drive drum tube passes allowing the drive drum to rotate freely. A plurality of guide plates are linked to a hammer shaft and a hammer cam which is released by a trigger activated by the coded electromagnetic signal which allows the rotation of the drive drum and turning of the valve stem.

Abstract: A belt supported tool holder for operably securing a tool onto a belt, comprising: a first support element having slots for adjustably positioning the first support element on a belt. The first support element includes a flat planar front surface and a flat planar rear surface. A mounting plate element is fixably secured to the first support element and includes a substantially planar upper surface and a substantially planar lower surface. Screws, bolts, rivets or other fastening elements are used for securing the mounting plate element to the first support element. A hook shaped retaining member is secured to the mounting plate element and a back support element is fixably secured to the flat planar rear surface of the first support element and to the mounting plate element. A detachable hook is provided for attachment to the tool and to the hook shaped retaining member.

Abstract: An apparatus for drying vegetables, fruits, and other produce having a support including a base and at least two upstanding posts. A housing element is secured to the support. A roller conveyor for transferring a container from outside of the housing element to a position within the housing element and for transferring the container from within the housing element to outside of the housing element is secured to the housing element. A hold-down lid for securing and positioning the container within the housing element is secured by a hold-down lid shaft and may be manually or electronically controlled. A plate for supporting and for rotating the container is secured to the plate shafts. The plate is mounted within the housing element and includes a plurality of spaced centrifugal pins being positioned so as to secure the container on the plate. The plate also has a centrifugal pin activation mechanism for activating and positioning the plurality of spaced centrifugal pins as the plate is rotated.

Abstract: An elongated fastening element for securing a wiring board fastener within a personal computer includes a first end element secured to a first fastening section. A central fastening element is secured at one end to the first end element. The central fastening element includes an aperture and a horizontally oriented slot for attachment of the central fastening element to a printed wiring board. A second fastening section is secured at one end to the central fastening element. The second fastening section includes a second end element secured to the second fastening section. The first end element includes an aperture and a pair of vertically oriented slots for adjustably attaching the elongated fastening element to a support element. The second end element includes an aperture and a pair of vertically oriented slots for adjustably attaching the elongated fastening element to the support element.

Abstract: A tool for use on an avocado, for separating the meat of an avocado from its skin while simultaneously cutting the meat into separate slices, comprising a handle having a first end and a second end and a frame mounted at one end of the handle. The frame has a cutter fastener portion and a handle fastening portion operably secured to the handle and extending away therefrom. A plurality of cutting elements are operably positioned on the frame. An elongated adjustment element extends through the handle and into the frame. A first end of the elongated adjustment element is secured to the plurality of cutting elements and a second end is secured to a rotatable adjustment knob. Fastening elements are slidably secured to the cutter fastener portion of the frame and to the handle fastening portion of the frame allowing the cutter fastening portion of the frame and the handle fastening portion of the frame to be adjusted in relationship to each other.

Abstract: A basket for transporting, storing, and containing nuclear fuel assemblies having an assembly of sleeves with a plurality of sleeves arranged in a uniform pattern and secured within a cylindrical shell. Each of the plurality of independent sleeves being sized to secure and contain a fuel assembly. A plurality of alternating sleeves of the plurality of independent sleeves are configured to include an angular shaped separator element secured to each corner of each of the plurality of alternating sleeves. A sheet of neutron absorbing material is positioned between each of the plurality of alternating sleeves for maintaining fission reactions within the basket below a critical level necessary to sustain a fission reaction. A support element for positioning and securing the plurality of independent sleeves is secured within the cylindrical shell. A bottom plate is secured to the bottom of the cylindrical shell providing vertical support for the plurality of independent sleeves.